Green Goggles

It only took a year, but Carson was finally able to put his green swim goggles to use!

The story of the goggles begins last year - two weeks before being diagnosed with leukemia. He did get to wear them in the water once or twice, but he really never was comfortable with them. Heck, he never really had a chance to break them in!

Last week Carson was finally able to put those goggles to good use.

Carson, in 2009, models his new green goggles for the camera. Finally, in 2010, he puts them to good use. Note his general puffiness (especially his neck) in the 2009 photo - a result of leukemia. Little did we know how sick he was at the time.

Two years ago Carson would go under water, albeit very briefly. Last year he was able to take a few lessons, but was then spent a good deal of the summer in the hospital. This year we are back to basics. He has even been afraid of getting his face wet. So, last week he spent an hour each day taking swimming lessons - which he thoroughly enjoyed!

Speaking of swimming, Francesca is swimming at the Junior Olympic meet starting tomorrow (Thursday). The meet continues through the weekend...yes, that's four full days of swimming. Oh, yea, I can't wait!

Paul.